I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …

I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …

Hear from Eva Meyer, a former au pair from Germany, about how she’s achieved her personal development goals and set on her career path since returning home.

Meet Kamogelo 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists from Pretoria

Meet Kamogelo 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists from Pretoria

Learn how au pair Kamogelo has made an impact on her host family and her new community during her time in the USA!

A taste of the USA: The best soups to warm up for winter

A taste of the USA: The best soups to warm up for winter

Discover cozy and comforting soups from around the USA, each with a unique regional flavor and history.

Top 10 winter experiences in the USA

Top 10 winter experiences in the USA

From ice skating at Rockefeller Center to dog sledding in Alaska, here are the best places to visit as an au pair during wintertime.

Family fun: Winter bucket list edition

Family fun: Winter bucket list edition

Discover classic and creative ways to enjoy winter with your American host family.

10 helpful phrases to know in English – according to au pairs!

10 helpful phrases to know in English – according to au pairs!

Here are a couple American phrases that you may hear when you first arrive in the USA!

20 seconds of courage

20 seconds of courage

Difficult conversations with your host family can be tough to navigate. Read our advice for au pairs as they communicate their wants and needs.

5 ways to get through tough times as an au pair

5 ways to get through tough times as an au pair

Hear from former au pair from Mexico, Melanie—she shares her best advice on how to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity.

5 ways to build a great relationship with your host mom

5 ways to build a great relationship with your host mom

A relationship between an au pair and host mom can be a very special thing! We’ve compiled the top 5 ways to help au pairs cultivate that strong bond.

5 Ways to Become Part of your Host Family

5 Ways to Become Part of your Host Family

Former au pair Aliena outlines 5 tips on how to build an unbreakable bond with your host parents and host kids.

Advice for Au Pair Life

Advice for Au Pair Life

Becoming an au pair promises an exciting future in the USA. And we are here to guide you through every step of your journey.

An au pair’s guide to summer with the host kids

An au pair’s guide to summer with the host kids

Wondering how to entertain your host kids through the summer? We've got you! Check out tips from our au pairs for summer activities with your host kids.